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M.D. wants improved enhanced policing
Chris Clegg
for South Peace News
The M.D. of Big Lakes council is very pleased with the recent arrests and charges being made against citizens involved in the local drug trade, but it doesn’t mean they are entirely happy with the Enhanced Policing Agreement.
Some councillors expressed displeasure at their Feb. 24 meeting and want officers in the classroom teaching children. Some even want to write a clause into the agreement ensuring the matter.
“I don’t think we have a right to do that,” said Gilwood South, Sunset House Councillor Randy Ehman.
Prairie Echo, Salt Prairie Councillor David Marx agreed.
“Let’s not get hung up on the little (stuff),” he said.
Reeve Alvin Billings reminded council the RCMP told the M.D. they simply didn’t have the manpower to send officers into the schools as much as they would like.
“We don’t have the right to dictate who they send to the schools,” said Faust Councillor Violet Campiou.
Gilwood, Triangle Councillor Ken Matthews was adamant that education in the schools should be part of the agreement.
Joussard Councillor Guy L’Heureux agreed.
“If it doesn’t go into this contract, I won’t be supporting the next one,” he said. “Find anther way to fight drugs.”
“Neither will I,” said Matthews.
The matter was tabled pending discussion with the RCMP.
The Enhanced Policing Agreement was formed three years ago to hire extra police officers to fight the local drug trade.
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